You say your grandson is stupid? Qu Jianlei doesn't believe that.

The so-called "other people's children" is the wish for one's child to excel. It's fine for people to speak about their own descendants, but not for outsiders!

He answered weakly, "I don't really understand, maybe... it's related to the smuggling chain?"

The Supreme didn't care about his careful thoughts, nodding plainly, "That's right, even shady deals need to maintain credibility!"

The B-level man nodded, indicating his understanding, "Forty-something stowaways are not that important, the important thing is the channel."

The C-level woman also nodded, "Detaining these people can also increase the criminal cost for the other side."

The B-level man spoke again, "But if that's the case, won't they be enraged?"

"So what?" The Supreme answered indifferently, "If they have the guts, let them try, as long as they can't kill me!"

In the Imperial domain, attacking a passenger starship is a grave crime. The passengers on board can be anyone, which makes it much more serious than attacking a cargo starship.

Furthermore, offending the Supreme, destroying the supply chain, and killing colleagues... the Customs Enforcement Team had too many concerns.

The B-level man frowned and thought for a long time before speaking again.

"Grandfather, I always feel something is not right... In that case, they would just let this starship go?"

The Supreme glanced at him and nodded slightly, "That's why the starship will land at the base of the Customs Enforcement Division."

This Customs Enforcement Team is also a fleet of two warships, though they're wary of the Supreme, they're still prepared to fight to the death.

The Supreme can fight in space, but he won't stand a barrage of cannon fire for long.

Also, it's far from the habitable star here. The Supreme needs to consider if he has enough resources to reach the habitable star.

Qu Jianlei, with his nine Storage Talismans and one Storage Ring, was a bit daunted by space travel; the difficulty is obvious.

The B-level man's eyes lit up upon hearing this, "The base of the Celestial Sharp Anti-Smuggling Division... they don't have the Supreme, right?"

The Supreme looked at him helplessly, "But the Customs Enforcement Division has warships, and it's not governed by the Planet Government."

The C-level woman's face changed, "Great-grandfather, isn't this dangerous? How could you agree to this?"

The Supreme remained silent, and only after a while did he sigh, "The starship company has already agreed, after all, there are so many passengers."

This is the surface reason; what he thought was, if it weren't for you two, would I take this risk?

Heroes are reduced to impotence by their children; such a knot is not something everyone can unravel.

The two young ones in front of him are the ones he'd take even in times of crisis, showing how much he values them.

Qu Jianlei silently listened, feeling as frustrated as possible, wondering why trouble finds him wherever he goes.

He said nothing, but the Supreme didn't spare him, "Young man, do you think you can stay out of this?"

Qu Jianlei's mouth twitched; the ban on littering is indeed very serious.

He answered sullenly, "I still don't know the lord's name?"

"That's not fair," said the C-level woman. "You haven't said your name yet."

The Supreme shook his head, "It's fine, the Customs Enforcement Team already knows... I'm Buckingham."

Buckingham... Qu Jianlei raised an eyebrow, "Isn't he a consultant for some pharmaceutical group?"

He indeed felt the name was somewhat familiar, but seemingly... not someone from the Hope Star Realm?

Buckingham seemed to guess his thoughts, giving him a faint glance, "I have a few children here."

Understood! Qu Jianlei nodded slightly; a romantic entanglement with the Supreme is many women's dream.

You... what you're thinking is a bit sordid! Buckingham glanced at him and couldn't be bothered to explain.

"So you should understand, it's not that I'm asking you to do something, but that your luck is bad!"

I don't like hearing that! Qu Jianlei coughed lightly, "You have no partners on Celestial Sharp?"

The Supreme, having chosen this star, can't possibly be here for no reason?

Buckingham shook his head and spoke flatly, "The control system of the Customs Enforcement Division has taken over this starship."

With his Supreme status, he could request interstellar communication from the starship attendants, but now... it's really useless!

"Let me do it!" Big Head Butterfly excitedly spun in Qu Jianlei's mind, "I can handle it!"

Last time, it was so scared by the Customs Enforcement Division's AI that it didn't dare to breathe, considering it a great humiliation.

Now it feels its martial prowess has greatly improved, of course, it wants to seek revenge.

Qu Jianlei asked silently, "How confident are you without using the Customs Enforcement Division's terminal?"

After some consideration, Xiao Hu answered, "About fifty-fifty, Vortex's computing power is still a bit lacking... you can hide somewhere without people."

The problem is, Vortex is also inconvenient to use! Qu Jianlei sighed inwardly, as this thing is a luxury item even in Celestial Hook Star Realm!

"On this huge starship, under the Supreme's perception, where do you think there is no one?"

"The key is once your supercomputing ability is exposed... I won't be far from being exposed either."

Xiao Hu was silent for a few seconds before asking sullenly, "Then I can't help you at all?"

Qu Jianlei answered it silently, "We're not desperate yet, you should sneak in quietly first, no problem, right?"

"Of course, no problem," Xiao Hu's spirit bounced back, "as long as I don't seize control, I guarantee it won't notice me."

Seeing Qu Jianlei remain silent, Buckingham didn't bother with him further and instead looked at his two juniors.

"Prepare for both small and large conflicts... In case of a major fight, escape should be the top priority."

This Supreme One is really infuriated, not even considering the possibility of avoiding a fight.

In other words, even if the other side wants to make peace, he wouldn't agree!

The reason is simple, he feels he's already given them face, yet they don't know how to cherish it!

After arranging the necessary details, he looked at Qu Jianlei again, "So, young friend, what have you decided?"

Truth be told, this person is quite approachable, calling him 'young friend' in such a natural manner.

Qu Jianlei pondered before asking, "Do I have a specific mission?"

As expected, Buckingham gave him a deep look, "To ask such a question, your combat experience must be extensive!"

People who lack adaptability would most likely ask 'what do you want me to do now.'

Only those with extensive combat experience would care whether they have a specific mission.

At this point, Qu Jianlei wouldn't be modest anymore, he frankly replied, "I'm not used to being restricted."

Buckingham simply shook his head, "You have no specific mission, just perception warning and... protecting my heir."

Qu Jianlei silently nodded.

The C-level woman, unable to hold back, said, "Great-grandfather, we can protect ourselves well, your safety is most important!"

But Buckingham was very familiar with her temperament, he smiled slightly.

"Don't be upset, this young friend's strength is not something you have the right to question."

Then, the four of them stopped talking, just waiting quietly.

The B-level culprit in the cargo hold wasn't mentioned by any of the four, such rubbish wasn't worth their distraction now.

It's serious business to use techniques on the starship, as it could lead to unpredictable consequences.

A day later, the starship arrived near the low orbit of Celestial Sharp Star, just two hours away from landing.

Suddenly, Qu Jianlei's facial expression slightly changed, "Supreme Sir, do you have a nickname called 'One Who Can't Be Killed'?"

Upon hearing this, Buckingham's face turned black, "Which bastard told you that?"

Qu Jianlei ignored the question, "If that's true, then... someone named 'Infiltrate' is coming."

"It's him?" Buckingham's brows furrowed into a knot, "How is that bastard here, and how do you know?"

Qu Jianlei shrugged, not responding.

The B-level man was somewhat anxious, "Sir, at this point, we're all on the same boat."

"I'm responsible for perception warning," Qu Jianlei answered seriously, "Just informing you there might be such a person."

The C-level woman was also anxious, "Sir... senior, you can't leave words half said, right?"

Qu Jianlei calmly replied, "There's a saying, 'Loan money but not the way,' do you understand what it means?"

"Alright, they don't get it," Buckingham spoke without hesitation, "The Cripple shouldn't be on Celestial Sharp Star, right?"

Qu Jianlei shook his head, "I don't have such information, nor do I know who the Cripple is."

"The Cripple is Infiltrate," Buckingham sighed deeply, his face showing a bit of complexity, "Is he here for my life?"

"I'm not aware of that," Qu Jianlei replied increasingly impatiently, "He just reserved your Storage Talisman."

"That bastard," Buckingham said through gritted teeth, "Does he still want to steal my research on Wood Attribute Poison?"

"What?" Qu Jianlei was taken aback, "Sir, what kind of outcome are you talking about?"

"Wood Attribute Poison," Buckingham answered without hesitation, "You should be aware of the situation on Hope No.4 Star."

"I wasn't in the Hope Star Realm initially, I hurried over just to study this poison, a hot topic in the Imperial currently."

"Unfortunately, the local protection on Star No.4 is too strong, they don't permit taking away studies, had to visit in person..."

Allow me to think it over! Qu Jianlei took out a cigarette, "Is smoking allowed in a room like this?"

After confirming, he lit a cigarette and took a few deep puffs but still couldn't completely calm his mind.

No wonder the name Buckingham sounds familiar, this is the reason here!

This guy went to the Hope Star Realm because of me, left because of me, and even this incident is because of me...

This feeling... it's truly frustrating!

Still, I have to take care of it somehow, it doesn't concern constitution, mainly because he's greatly influenced by me.

After finishing a cigarette, he finally spoke, "I have the means to gather some external information."

Buckingham had been holding back but couldn't help asking now, "Can you contact the outside?"

Having advanced to Supreme for many years, if he wanted, he could easily reach out to some friends for support.

Under pressure from various sides, how dare a small planet's Customs Enforcement Division lay a hand on him?

However, Qu Jianlei shook his head slightly, "Contacting is impossible, only passive reception..."

"Supreme Sir, you should know, the central control of the Customs Enforcement Division is formidable—being able to quietly receive some information is already difficult."

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